Published Mar 31, 2020
Episode 103: Introduction to Economic Growth and Global Poverty
James Fodor dives into the intricacies of economic growth models and the global poverty landscape, emphasizing the challenges of accurate econometric modeling and highlighting disparities across income classifications. Through a critical lens, he evaluates development theories and GDP measurement methods, focusing on the pressing issues of extreme poverty particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, and critiques traditional approaches with a fresh perspective on poverty assessment.
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